Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) buildings are open to the public.
Per Washington State guidelines, masks are no longer mandatory
NOTICE: WHATCOM COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM PROVIDES NOTICE OF DATA EVENT
SUMAS LIBRARY BUILDING IS CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD DAMAGE
WCLS BOOKMOBILE NOW STOPS AT SUMAS EVERY FRIDAY 10:00 AM TO 2:00 PM
FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HELP
CURRENT LIBRARY SERVICES
IN-PERSON SERVICES: All library buildings are open. Find the hours for your branch at the list below. Come inside to browse, check out books and magazines, pick up a movie on DVD or music CDs, use library computers and printers, and ask staff for reference assistance. Please note:
ALTERNATIVE SERVICES: If you are unable to wear a mask or prefer a no-contact experience, curbside pick up of library materials and other alternative services are available. See the list below.
DIGITAL SERVICES: Explore eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming movies and music, databases, and more at wcls.org/digital-content.
CURBSIDE PICK UP: Reserve materials and pick them up curbside. Don’t know what you want? Call us. We’ll put together a bag of books, DVDs and more based on your interests. Please allow 24 hours for fulfillment. Find out more here.
NEW: Schedule your curbside pick up appointment online through our Scheduler page at wcls.org/pickup
PRINTING: Call your local branch to arrange document printing and pick up.
WIFI AND LAPTOPS: We offer free WiFi, including access from library parking lots. You can borrow a library laptop for use on library property. One hour limit, based on availability.
ONLINE EVENTS: You can find lots to do on our events calendar, wcls.org/happenings.
Get up-to-date information about COVID-19 at the Whatcom County Department of Health and the Washington State Department of Health. To ensure the health of our community, we are following Gov. Jay Inslee’s Healthy Washington plan.
LIBRARY OPEN HOURS & CURBSIDE PICKUP
| Branch | Day and Time | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Blaine | Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-305-3637 |
| Deming | Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-592-2422 |
| Everson | Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-966-5100 |
| Ferndale | Mon-Thurs 9:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 360-384-3647 |
| Island | Tues 1:00 PM-7:00 PM Thurs 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-758-7145 |
| Lynden | Mon-Thurs 9:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 360-354-4883 |
| N. Fork | Tues 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Wed 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-599-2020 |
| NW Drive Library Express | Daily: 6:00 AM-11:00 PM | 360-305-3600 |
| Pt. Roberts | Tues 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Wed 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-945-6545 |
| Point Roberts Library Express (holds pick-up and returns only) | Daily: 6:00 AM-11:00 PM | 360-945-6545 |
| S. Whatcom | Tues-Wed 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Thurs-Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-305-3632 |
| Sumas | Bookmobile Service at Sumas: Friday 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM SUMAS LIBRARY IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO FLOOD DAMAGE | 360-988-2501 |
| Mobile Svcs Bkmobile | Glenhaven: Mon-3:00 – 7:00 PM Birch Bay: Wed-3:00 – 7:00 PM Wickersham: Thurs-3:00 – 5:00 PM Lake Samish: Thurs-5:30 – 7:00 PM Sumas: Friday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | 360-305-3599 |
WCLS EVENTS
View our calendar for more WCLS Events
WCLS NEWS
- Alix Prior is the new Ferndale Library manager September 16, 2022
- Read & Share features Bellingham author Clyde Ford’s acclaimed memoir, Think Black August 31, 2022
- WCLS hosts screenings of Nooksack River documentary with filmmaker Althea Wilson of Lummi Nation August 22, 2022
- WCLS is updating its phone notification service August 19, 2022
- Whatcom County Library System Provides Notice of Data Event July 21, 2022
- WCLS responds to network security event June 27, 2022
- Everson Library celebrates remodel at June 27 event June 17, 2022
- It’s time for Summer Reading June 6, 2022
- WCLS offers free at-home COVID-19 tests May 6, 2022
- Apply to serve on WCLS Board of Trustees May 5, 2022
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